I am disappointed that Singapore seems like the only democratic country that disallowed Freedom of Speech. Why couldn't the citizens have their say?.. Its not like we are gonna go for strike or protest against the government..We just wanna express some serious unhappiness. Lets look at the headlines below..

Man fined for $200 for sleeping on bench in Park

Don't want to clear your food tray? Pay

These are two headlines that are published in Singapore's The Newpaper dated Wednesday,15 October 2008 and Tuesday,21 October 2008. So what do you think?
Singapore is a Fine Country? Indeed.

In less than a week we encountered 2 ridiculous reasons to get fined.Or shall i say,stupid? The poor man faced daylight robbery of $200 after taking a 15 min nap in one of S'pores National Park. Fined for only one reason. Sleeping. Yes, 200 bucks just for taking shelter under the rain and falling asleep. In a place where we are allowed to hang around and rest,sleeping is illegal?? Isn't it called resting??..

Next, trays should be cleared after eating at food courts. This is another crappy rule. First of all,there are cleaners who do all these jobs. If you're saying have pity on those aunties and uncles,well i say too bad. Its their responsibilities. What's the use of paying a 7% Goods and Service Tax if i don't get the services i should. If those cleaners are too old to do it,then hire some ex convicts whom i think shouldn't have a problem. Where's the yellow ribbon practice?? Singapore is known to have good food around, and if this silly rule were to be imposed, wouldn't it stopped tourists from having a nice meal here?.. So what are we supposed to be known as?.. A Fine City??..Again???

So why are the government taking extremely bizarre measures?? Shouldn't they take into consideration to impose regulations such as to fine Bangladeshi workers who leaves all their empty beer bottles under void decks. Or even better they should fine gay people. I would love to see a headline that reads, You gay?You pay.. haha